Prof.

Kiran Taneja

We are all spiritual beings, composed of minds, bodies, and a spiritual side. To unleash the whole capability of the individual mind, body, and spirit gives enormous power to the organisation. It truly empowers members of the organisation to devote their entire beings to the ultimate purpose for which the organisation exists, which is to serve others.

If man is valued at his true worth, and treated as a Divine Spark enclosed in the body, then he will rise into new heights of achievement and produce all the necessities of life in profusion. He will not grab or cheat; he will be a good worker, a pure person, and a sincere spiritual aspirant.

Guiding principles for that which we desire Its not indicative of what we have It is indicative of what we strive to have Distinction between Cultural and Individual Values Quality of life depends on the kind of values What is right and what is wrong What is good and what is bad What is desirable and what is undesirable Our value system affects our attitudes, preferences, goals & aspirations. It sets the standards which govern our behavior, the quality of relationships & the kind of responses we make.

Values are the very core of our behavior The balance b/w the material & the moral values decide the overall goodness of a society Values are the essential criteria for distinguishing human beings from animals

Material values Societal values Psychological values Aesthetic values Moral & Ethical values Spiritual values Human values

Material values An important component of human values, they make a good life Survival of human life requires fulfillment of minimum material needs like food, clothing & shelter Good health is prerequisite for good life The needs, comforts & conveniences should be met Should not go for acquisition of wealth Material values are essential for a good life Material gains should be made only through moral means.

Societal values go into making a good society The quality of life depends on societal values They are operative in the social relationships, social structures & social institutions In a good society, individuals are assured of their human rights & freedom to grow to their full potential They are governed by gender justice and equality Democracy is the realization of a just society These values strive to achieve peace, harmony & growth of all

Values embedded in the internal life of human beings Concerned with the quality of emotional & mental life of individuals Our feelings, desires, motives, goals & attitudes collectively shape our personality We need to utilize our full potential to the highest level; living life fully in each moment Absence of rigidity & a maximum of adaptability Emotional quotient- an important psychological value for living life.

Emotional competence- 2 dimensions Personal competenceEfficient handling of own emotions. Control & regulate negative emotions. Choose the most appropriate response/ expression Self management- able to give an honest expression of emotions & feelings Able to motivate, guide & lead others Self- empowerment

Social competence- Establish warm & harmonious relationship with others - Able to deal with people with different values - Build & work in teams - Inspire, influence & lead group members - Resolve conflicts in a win- win mode - Leadership qualities = Harmonious blend of qualities of head and heart YOGA- The control of thought waves in the mind !! Psychological values give you inner strength & harmony. Life is full of bipolar dualities; pleasure n pain, success n failure, gain n loss, praise n blame

Are concerned with sense of beauty Perception , appreciation & enjoyment of beauty are important Aesthetic values make life happy 3 main areas are nature , art & life Nature softness , smoothness & tenderness flowers ,breeze , buds ,moonlight ; colorssunrise, sunset , rainbow , rivers , mountains. Art-music ,dance , painting & creativity Life human relations; warmth & happiness, smile , beauty , voice , hug , handshake

Concerned with human conduct in personal, professional & social life Moral values = essential human values 3 groups duty to God -guide for personal conduct -proper treatment of other Love central & highest human value Do no harm thought , speech & action Do good & practice noble virtues courage , fairness , humility , concern for others , non competitive & non aggressive attitudes

1. Absence of anger , patience 2. Endurance 3. forgiveness 4. knowledge 5. learning ,wisdom 6. non theft , respect for other s property 7. purity , cleanliness external & internal 8. restraint over desires 9. self control 10. truthfulness

INTEGRITY Practice honesty , sincerity & transparency in thought , speech & action Live a life with peace , satisfaction & happiness Self- control & non acquisitiveness FAIRNESS An attitude of justice in all dealings , to give others their due Efficient performance of assigned duties To treat employees fairly Fair exercise of power & position

Obsessed with I ,me & mine Self interest , self presentation & self promotion . Obsession with the self Always worried & jealous about others To develop an other directed & a giving mode of attitude towards life Readiness to share resources can make a difference to the quality of life of the poor , the underprivileged & the handicapped It will make the society a caring society

Conscious control over all aspects of human personality : mind , emotions & will power Restraint over desires , appetites & impulses Proper direction & appropriate expression to all desires Evil thoughts block human progress & degrade the quality of life Problems create our courage & wisdom Discipline is the basic set of tools to solve problems. Self discipline-strong virtue

THE MOTHER OF ALL VIRTUES An important personal virtue & a trait of character Makes us modest & level headed about our achievements It is the strength of character An empowering virtue , used with courage Guards against the common human failings of power , egotism & arrogance -exaggerated Notions of capacities & strengths

The ability & willingness to risk personal comforts ,safety , for the sake of ones principles & values Readiness to bear hardships for the sake of upholding a higher cause & raising a voice against injustice & exploitation Fearlessness is very essential Possession of high character & ideals-must Cultivation of virtues an essential requirement ,for a good society

NECESSARY TO BE GOOD TO BE ABLE TO DO GOOD .Good Character & virtuous thoughts to be translated into positive & right actions Fulfillment of duties towards others =very important ; to nurture each relationship Duties of individuals to the community -to the nation -to the humanity Duties like helping ,sharing & caring ;respecting & protecting life in all forms , good conduct & practicing non violence Enthusiastic performance of social duties

Responsible exercise of power in all walks of public life for social & human advancement To utilize skills ,talents & power for doing good to others Every person has a responsibility to treat all in a humane way & to respect life All people have responsibility to protect the air , water & soil for present & future generations . Goal = growth of all .demands purity of heart & a selfless attitude

An essential part of human values ESSENTIAL SPIRITUAL VALUES Self fulfillment - a feeling of completeness Not deficit -driven personalities Do not seek anything from anybody EGOLESSNESS NO EGOISTIC EXISTENCE NO QUESTION OF VICES anger , greed ,jealousy & hatred Complete freedom free from all limitations , attachments . Overcome dualities , conflicts & sufferings of life Universal & unconditional love for all

Make human life fulfilling , & meaningful All values discussed are components of human values The virtue of humaneness the most noble & refined quality of the heart human warmth 4 foundational values: freedom ,creativity , love & wisdom FREEDOM the essential condition for growth Individual freedom a strong component Free to choose the life ,education , life style , ,occupation , religion , residence

The freedom of mind to pursue knowledge Intellectual honesty & humility essential Freedom of -speech & writing , press &artistic FREEDOM OF WILL TO CHOOSE between alternative responses to the problems To make the right choices according to moral principals . We are response- able Responsible for our actions .good actions produce good results . Pleasure & pain , fortune & misfortune consequences of past

Freedom & creativity are closely related Essential for human growth & betterment Freedom necessary for creativity Everyone has creative capacity & potential Has 3 different fields-intellectual creativity -artistic creativity - practical creativity Rational & logical thinking a matter of head A.C.-A matter of heart ,expressed through poetry , music , dance , painting . Involves creative imagination & aesthetic sensitivity P.C.-Influences the quality of social life & happy and successful persons are creative

PLAYFUL CURIOSITY & A FERTILE IMAGINATION-explore new ideas & areas Always on the look out for finding better ways of doing things COURAGE to question ,challenge , experiment & to take risks Ability to accept failures & setbacks Positive attitude towards life A good sense of humor-optimistic & cheerful Intelligent high degree intellectual capacity

HIGHEST QUALITY OF HEART-foundation An active force of giving & receiving Giving ones thoughts , feelings , aliveness & warmth . spontaneously in freedom Requires cultivation of 3 values care , respect & responsibility Different kinds of love 1.parental love the noblest kind & unselfish 2.love between man & woman most important kind, celebrated in art , literature & films, has vital concern for society 3.love of God DEVOTION , faith & surrender 4.love amongst equals-harmonious r/t quality life

The highest quality of mind Creation of good ideas & making right choices and tactful handling of issues Doing the right thing ,for the right reason & in the right way God ,give me the serenity to accept Things that I can not change, The courage to change things that I can, And the WISDOM to know the difference Helps in the right use of knowledge Reflective thinking is an essential component Art of knowing what to overlook. Accepting situations calmly & responding rationally

Affects overall quality of life Work- life shapes attitudes , goals , values & aspirations Earn livelihood , gain social prestige & actualize our potentials; use talents &sharpen skills .WORK IS WORSHIP WORK ETHICS promote quality of work life Devotion ,discipline & trustworthiness Honesty & integrity; team work & team spirit Behavioral virtues-polite, punctual & cheerful

Human Values at Work (HVW ) focuses on how

you can work in accord with your own spiritual view of life and five Human Values that are found cross-culturally in all spiritual traditions:
Truth Righteousness Peace Love Non-violence

Truth honesty, intuition, discrimination,

integrity, knowledge, objectivity, and more Righteousness conscience, morality, discipline, healthy living, responsibility, trust, and more Peace faith, contentment, patience, innersilence, concentration, self-confidence, and more Love friendship, compassion, empathy, devotion, kindness, forgiveness, and more Non-violence ethics, harmony, tolerance, broad-mindedness, courage, fairness, and more

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remind us that they are inherent in our nature

Human Values Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Love, and Non-violence are hidden in every human being. One cannot acquire them from the outside; they have to be elicited from within. These five values are the fundamental powers of human life.

Truth is recognising the unchanging, essential

nature of Divinity in oneself and all creation Righteousness is living in accord with the Divinity in oneself and all creation Peace is dwelling in the bliss of Divinity in oneself and all creation Love is experiencing the oneness of Divinity in oneself and all creation Non-violence is regarding and treating everyone and everything in creation as Divinity

Individual expressions of the Human Values

reflect the attitudes and motivations that underlie our unique personalities and behaviour.

The following 6 slides show the Human Values using quotes from the sacred texts of 6 different religions

Him I call a Brahmin who has truth and love for all life (Truth) who never asks what life can give, but only what he can give to life (Righteousness) who is never angry and is free from the chain of fear (Peace) who has the power of love no army can defeat
(Love)

who has renounced violence towards all creatures (Non-violence)

The truth shall make you free (Truth) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Righteousness) Peace be with you (Peace) Love one another (Love) Love your enemies (Non-violence)

He who knows the truth is not equal to him who loves it. (Truth) Confucianism The man of honour thinks of his character; the inferior man thinks of his position.
(Righteousness)
Confucianism

To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.

(Peace)
Taoism

Love the world as your self; then you can care for all things. (Love) Taoism All men have a mind which cannot bear to see the suffering of others. (Non-violence) Confucianism

Be sincere and truthful (Truth) Give freely and control the senses
(Righteousness)

Be fearless and equanimous (Peace) Be loving, and show goodwill to all (Love) Dont harm any living creature and dont slander
(Non-violence)

Speak the truth (Truth) Perform what you promise (Righteousness) Keep your heart free from malice towards anyone
(Peace)

Do you love your Creator? Love your fellow-beings first (Love) Withhold your hand from striking (Non-violence)

They love him who speaks what is right (Truth) The righteous man walks in his integrity
(Righteousness)

A man of understanding is of a calm spirit (Peace) What is desired in a man is kindness (Love) If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat
(Non-violence)

Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who has

truth and love for all life Christianity The truth shall make you free Hinduism Be sincere and truthful Islam Speak the truth Judaism They love him who speaks what is right Taoism/Confucianism He who knows the truth is not equal to him who loves it. Confucianism

Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who never asks

what life can give, but only what he can give to life Christianity Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness Hinduism Give freely and control the senses Islam Perform what you promise Judaism The righteous man walks in his integrity Taoism/Confucianism The man of honour thinks of his character; the inferior man thinks of his position.
Confucianism

Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who is

never angry and is free from the chain of fear Christianity Peace be with you Hinduism Be fearless and equanimous Islam Keep your heart free from malice towards anyone Judaism A man of understanding is of a calm spirit Taoism/Confucianism To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. Taoism

Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who has the

power of love no army can defeat Christianity Love one another Hinduism Be loving, and show goodwill to all Islam Do you love your Creator? Love your fellow-beings first Judaism What is desired in a man is kindness Taoism/Confucianism Love the world as your self; then you can care for all things. Taoism

Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who has

renounced violence towards all creatures Christianity Love your enemies Hinduism Dont harm any living creature and dont slander Islam Withhold your hand from striking Judaism If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat Taoism/Confucianism All men have a mind which cannot bear to see the suffering of others. Confucianism

Practicing honest communication Enhancing human capabilities Fostering creative cultural diversity Promoting sustainable growth & eco efficiency Values for achieving excellence Fulfilling social responsibilities Fairness and justice Integrity & honesty Respecting the dignity & worth of individuals Protecting the natural environment

1. Be responsible Be accountable, admit mistakes Fulfill your duties, keep promises & commitments Avoid causing harm & be trustworthy Examine the impact of any act on all concerned 2. Develop positive thoughts & attitudes Be optimistic & enthusiastic: spread sunshine Seek the best in others Treat problems as opportunities for growth Have faith in yourself & in others Start with hope for success

Cultivate the attitude of cooperation, mutual trust ,caring & sharing Be sensitive to team members feelings , needs & concerns Encourage & help them to grow & to excel Give due credit for their contributions MAKE WORK FUN Friendly , supportive & cheerful environment Talents & capabilities to match with work Provide challenging opportunities for growth Learn ,enjoy & strive for excellence together

Be open to new ideas Ask questions; be curious Encourage experimentation & risk taking Develop an attitude of continuous learning BE PROACTIVE DO NOT WAIT FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO COME TO YOU. GO OUT & FIND THEM Anticipate changes & problems and be prepared to face them. Initiate appropriate & early action ,to avoid crisis mode

Feel happy in the success of others Look at the problem from the others view point Resolve differences to the mutual satisfaction of different parties Develop mutually beneficial & nurturing relationship & agreements DO NOT WAIT FOR THINGS TO HAPPEN. MAKE THEM HAPPEN.